Grants and Funding Opportunities for Schools In 2025

Australia is investing in the future by funding initiatives that blend sustainability and STEM education in schools. From bushland regeneration to food gardens and waste recovery, new grants are now available to help your school turn learning into hands-on, eco-smart action.

Urban Green Farms is here to help your school tap into these opportunities—with sustainable garden systems, hydroponics, aquaponics, and expert support to guide your funding journey.

The Latest Grants Schools Can Apply For

Here’s a roundup of current grants your school can use for sustainability and STEM projects:

National – Sustainable Futures Grants

Supports a wide range of green initiatives such as:

• Bushland regeneration

• School vegetable gardens

• Composting systems

• Sustainable irrigation

• Solar energy and efficiency programs

  
  

This grant is ideal for schools ready to embrace a whole-campus sustainability approach.

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National – Growing Good Grains Garden Grant

Offered by Bakers Delight and Life Ed, this grant encourages schools to:

• Engage students in growing grains

• Teach where food comes from

• Promote healthy eating and agricultural literacy

Perfect for food-focused school gardens.

National – Kitchen Garden Kickstart Grant

This grant has already empowered over 13,000 students in under-resourced schools to:

• Grow, harvest, and cook their own food

• Learn life skills through garden-based education

• Build confidence in sustainability practices

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🔬 QLD – Engaging Science Grants

Designed for Queensland schools, this grant supports:

• STEM projects including sustainable farming

• Science-based school events and workshops

• Environmental learning linked to real-world problems

  
  

Great for integrating sustainability into your science curriculum.

♻️ WA – WasteSorted Schools Grants

For Western Australia schools aiming to reduce landfill waste, this grant helps fund:

• Paper and cardboard recycling

• Food waste reduction

• Single-use packaging alternatives

Use this funding to launch or upgrade a school composting or waste reduction system.

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How Urban Green Farms Can Help

Urban Green Farms offers hands-on support to schools ready to green their grounds and grow their STEM programs. Here's how:

• Turnkey school garden systems – Including aquaponics, hydroponics, and vertical gardens.

• Grant application templates – To assist teachers on successful grant outcomes Urban Green Farms provides customisable pre filled grant applications.

• Curriculum-aligned education – Lesson plans and teacher training aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

• Ongoing support – From installation to classroom integration.

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Ready to Get Started?

Don't miss out on this wave of funding. Let Urban Green Farms help you design, apply for, and implement a sustainable, educational garden project at your school.

👉 Explore available grants and start your application today at urbangreenfarms.com.au/grants

Let’s grow the future—one garden, one student, one school at a time.

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